Definitions
[Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, § 5002], Dec. 27, 2021, [135 Stat. 2341], provided that: “In this division [see Tables for classification]:“(1)
Appropriate congressional committees.—
The term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
“(2)
Department.—
If not otherwise specified, the term ‘Department’ means the Department of State.
“(3)
Secretary.—
If not otherwise specified, the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of State.”